Coaldale, Alberta
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| Motto: The Gem of the West | |
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| Census division | No. 2 |
| County | Lethbridge |
| Area: | 8.03 km² |
| Founded | |
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| Population
Town Population |
6,104 (2005) |
| Population density | /km² |
| Time zone | Mountain: UTC -7 |
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| Latitude
Longitude |
49° 43' 40" N 112° 37' 06" W |
| Elevation | 865 m MSL |
| Highways | Highway 3 Highway 845 |
| Waterways | Chin Lakes |
| Mayor | Doug Foxall |
| Governing body | Coaldale Town Council |
| 1(sc) According to the Canada 2001 Census. 2(gr) Geographic references.  |
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Coaldale is a town in Alberta, Canada, located 11 km (7 miles) east of Lethbridge. Its 2005 population was 6,104.
[edit] Attractions
The main attractions are the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre, the Land o' Lakes Golf Course, and the Gem of the West Museum.
Stafford Lake is located 20 minutes east of Coaldale, and offers such recreational services as waterskiing and campfire pits. The Indian Hills Golf Course is another golf course, 9 holes, and is approximately 15 minutes south-west of Coaldale. Across the road is a small campground and a lake, which is commonly regarded as an ideal place for fishing.
McCain Foods (Canada) has a processing plant in Coaldale, which when opened in 2000 was state-of-the-art.
[edit] External links
- Alberta Birds of Prey Centre
- Gem of the West Museum
- Land o' Lakes Golf Course 18 holes
- Indian Hills Golf Course 9 holes
- Coaldale Soccer Association
- The Sunny South News
- The Lethbridge Herald
- Coaldale Mennonite Brethren Church
- Revival of Canada Christian Ministries
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